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Description: Readers need to be aware more than ever before of the increased number of threats this country faces. Introduction to Homeland Security: Understanding Terrorism with an Emergency Management Perspective provides important and up-to-date informationMore...

Readers need to be aware more than ever before of the increased number of threats this country faces. Introduction to Homeland Security: Understanding Terrorism with an Emergency Management Perspective provides important and up-to-date information about terrorism, terrorist behavior, homeland security policies and dilemmas, and how to deal effectively with threats and the consequences of attacks. This book provides a foundation that spans the readily apparent chasm between the disaster and homeland security communities. Its focus on terrorism may help to educate those who do not yet understand the need to prepare for this significant threat. Its concentration on emergency management will remind homeland security officials that reinventing of the wheel is not only unnecessary, but problematic. Introduction to Homeland Security will be useful to scholars, students, and practitioners interested or involved in homeland security and emergency management.

Understanding a New National Priority: 9/11, Homeland Security, and Emergency Management

Introduction

9/11: A Wake-up Call

Self-Check

A Growing Threat

Self-Check

The Nature of Homeland Security

Self-Check

Disciplines Involved in Homeland Security and the Emergency Management Profession

The Role of Emergency Management

Important Terminology

Self-Check

Summary

Assess Your Understanding

Be a Homeland Security Professional

Key Terms

References

Identifying Terrorism: Ideologically Motivated Acts of Violence

Introduction

Defining Terrorism

Self-Check

Common Characteristics of Terrorism

Self-Check

Types of Terrorism

Self-Check

Relation of Terrorism to Other Disasters

Self-Check

Summary

Assess Your Understanding

Be a Homeland Security Professional

Key Terms

References

Recognizing the Causes of Terrorism: Differing Perspectives and the Role of Ideology

Introduction

Frequently Mentioned Causes

Historical Grievances

U.S. Foreign Policy

Poverty

Self-Check

Political Causes

Politics

Political Systems

Political Functions

Political Structure

Self-Check

Cultural and Religious Causes

Cultural Dimensions of Terrorism

The Role of Religion in Terrorism

Self-Check

Ideology

Understanding Ideologies

Ideological Dimensions and Terrorism

Self-Check

Summary

Assess Your Understanding

Be a Homeland Security Professional

Key Terms

References

Comprehending Terrorists and Their Behavior: Who They are and What They Do

Introduction

Terrorists and Terrorist Organizations

Classifying Terrorists

Self-Check

Personal Characteristics of Terrorists

Distinct Differences

Self-Check

The Behavior and Tactics of Terrorists

Propaganda

Recruiting

Financing

Training

False Documents, Travel, and Safe Haven

Code Words and Secret Communications

Planning

Obtaining Weapons

Initiating Acts of Civil Disorder or Terrorism

Self-Check

Summary

Assess Your Understanding

Be a Homeland Security Professional

Key Terms

References

Uncovering the Dynamic Nature of Terrorism: History and Change over Time

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